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{{short description|Film by Satish Kaushik}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Kaagaz
| image = Kaagaz film poster.jpg
| caption = Release poster
| director = [[Satish Kaushik]]
| producer = {{Unbulleted list|[[Salma Khan]]|Nishant Kaushik|Vikas Malu}}
| writer = [[Satish Kaushik]]
| starring = {{Unbulleted list|[[Pankaj Tripathi]]|[[Monal Gajjar]]|[[Amar Upadhyay]]|Tina Ahuja|[[Lankesh Bhardwaj]]}}
| music = {{Unbulleted list|[[Pravesh Mallick]]|[[Rahul Jain (singer)|Rahul Jain]]}}
| cinematography =
| editing =
| studio = {{Unbulleted list|[[Salman Khan Films]]|The Satish Kaushik Entertainment Production}}
| distributor = [[ZEE5]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2021|1|7|ref1=<ref name="release date"/>}}
| runtime = 149 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Kaagaz''''' ({{trans|Paper}}) is a 2021 Indian [[biographical]] [[Comedy film|comedy]] film written and directed by [[Satish Kaushik]] and produced by Salman
Khan and Nishant Kaushik under the banner of [[Salman Khan Films]] and The Satish Kaushik Entertainment Production.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/satish-kaushik-s-next-directorial-titled-kaagaz-118101000483_1.html|title=Satish Kaushik's next directorial titled 'Kaagaz'}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-to-produce-satish-kaushiks-directorial-kagaz/articleshow/67372222.cms|title=Salman Khan to produce Satish Kaushik's directorial Kagaz}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Salman Khan lends his voice for the first time for a pensive poem in Pankaj Tripathi starrer Kaagaz; WATCH|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/salman-khan-lends-his-voice-first-time-pensive-poem-pankaj-tripathi-starrer-kaagaz-watch-591337|access-date=2021-01-11|website=PINKVILLA|language=en}}</ref> The film stars [[Pankaj Tripathi]] and [[Monal Gajjar]] with [[Amar Upadhyay]] who plays the main antagonist.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/pankaj-tripathi-lost-weight-to-play-farmer-in-kaagaz/19965175|title=Pankaj Tripathi lost weight to play farmer in Kaagaz}}</ref> The plot of the film is based on the life and struggle of [[Lal Bihari]], a farmer from the small village of Amilo Mubarakpur, who was declared dead on official papers.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.mid-day.com/articles/kaagaz-a-pankaj-tripathi-starrer-based-on-the-real-story-of-lal-bihari-mritak/23145230|title=Kaagaz: A Pankaj Tripathi starrer based on the real story of Lal Bihari Mritak|work=Mid Day|date=15 December 2020|access-date=15 December 2020}}</ref>

==Synopsis==
The film depicts the struggle and fight of [[Lal Bihari|Bharat Lal Bihari]] against the Indian bureaucracy who was declared dead on government records, his fight with the government went on for 19 years.

==Cast==
*[[Pankaj Tripathi]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/pankaj-tripathi-undergoes-major-physical-transformation-to-play-a-farmer/articleshow/66570528.cms|title=Pankaj Tripathi undergoes major physical transformation to play a farmer}}</ref> as Bharatlal
*[[Monal Gajjar]] as Rukmanii
*[[Satish Kaushik]] as Advocate Sadhoram Kewat
*[[Mita Vashisht]] as MLA Asarfi Devi
*[[Brijendra Kala]] as Highcourt Judge
*[[Amar Upadhyay]] as MLA Vidhayak Jaganpal Singh
*[[Lankesh Bhardwaj]] as Sr. Inspector
*Neha Chauhan as Journalist Sonia
*Garrvil Mohan as Pablo
*Pranay Narayan as Devilal
*Amit Pathak as Harilal
*Sharat Sonu as Rampal
*Ratan Lal as Motiya
*Arun Shekhar as Chaman Lal
*Dinesh Sharma as Panditji Pandey
*Yogesh Kumar Shukla as Shukla Ji
*[[Sandeepa Dhar]] Special appearance in ''Laalam Laal'' song<ref>{{cite news|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/spotted-in-mysuru/articleshow/68784599.cms|title=Bollywood actress Sandeepa Dhar reveals her role in Salman Khan film}}</ref>
* Ajay Singh as Tyagi peshkaar of High court judge
* [[Lal Bihari]] in a cameo appearance as the man cycling beside Bharatlal

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Kaagaz
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Pravesh Mallick]], [[Rahul Jain (singer)|Rahul Jain]] and ceAzer
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 6 January 2021<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/kaagaz/Gj1kQ,Oq9oM_ |title=Kaagaz – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |publisher=Jio Saavn}}</ref>
| recorded = 2018–19
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 24:26
| language = Hindi
| label = [[Salman Khan Films]]
| producer =
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
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}}

The film's music was composed by [[Pravesh Mallick]], [[Rahul Jain (singer)|Rahul Jain]] and ceAzer while lyrics written by Aseem Ahmed Abbasee, [[Rashmi Virag]], [[Kunaal Vermaa]] and Shweta Raj.

{{Tracklist
| headline = Track listing
| total_length = 24:26
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Laalam Laal
| extra1 = [[Rajnigandha Shekhawat]]
| music1 = [[Pravesh Mallick]]
| lyrics1 = Aseem Ahmed Abbasee
| length1 = 4:21
| title2 = Bailgadi
| extra2 = [[Udit Narayan]], [[Alka Yagnik]]
| music2 =Pravesh Mallick
| lyrics2 = [[Rashmi Virag]]
| length2 = 4:28
| title3 = Jug Jug Jiyo
| extra3 = [[Rahul Jain (singer)|Rahul Jain]]
| music3 = Rahul Jain
| lyrics3 = Aseem Ahmed Abbasee, [[Kunaal Vermaa]]
| length3 = 4:57
| title4 = Jug Jug Jiyo
| note4 = Reprise
| extra4 = Rahul Jain
| music4 = Rahul Jain
| lyrics4 = Aseem Ahmed Abbasee, Kunaal Vermaa
| length4 = 5:14
| title5 = Bulaave
| extra5 = [[Papon (singer)|Papon]]
| music5 = ceAzer
| lyrics5 = Shweta Raj
| length5 = 3:56
| title6 = Poetry of Kaagaz
| extra6 = [[Salman Khan]], Rahul Jain
| music6 = Rahul Jain
| lyrics6 = Aseem Ahmed Abbasee
| length6 = 2:30
}}

== Development ==
Film production was nearly complete before being put on hold because of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/satish-kaushik-comments-on-kaagazs-release.html|title=Satish Kaushik On Kaagaz's Release: 'With Salman By My Side, I'm Hopeful'|work=RepublicWorld.com|date=13 April 2020|first=Aditi|last=Sharma|access-date=26 July 2020}}</ref> The trailer was released on December 24, 2020. <ref>{{cite web |title=Kaagaz trailer: Pankaj Tripathi is a dead man walking in Satish Kaushik’s film about a man’s fight against a piece of paper. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/kaagaz-trailer-pankaj-tripathi-is-a-dead-man-walking-in-satish-kaushik-s-film-about-a-man-s-fight-against-a-piece-of-paper-watch/story-gmTc7bG8M9Suc4h8WF6CAO.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=24 December 2020}}</ref>It premiered on 7 January 2021 on [[ZEE5]].<ref name="release date">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2020/dec/15/pankaj-tripathis-kaagaz-to-release-on-zee5-in-january-2236513|title=Pankaj Tripathi's 'Kaagaz' to release on ZEE5 in January|date=15 December 2020|website=New Indian Express|language=en-US|access-date=15 December 2020}}</ref>

== Reception ==

=== Critical reception ===
Manoj Vashisth of [[Dainik Jagran]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kaagaz Review: सिस्टम की बैंड बजाकर ज़िंदा हुए एक जुनूनी शख्स की कहानी में पंकज त्रिपाठी ने फूंकी जान|url=https://www.jagran.com/entertainment/reviews-kaagaz-review-pankaj-tripathi-shines-as-bharat-lal-mritak-in-this-real-life-inspired-story-on-zee5-directed-by-satish-kaushik-and-produced-by-salman-khan-verified-21245124.html|access-date=2021-01-11|website=Dainik Jagran|language=hi}}</ref> and Neeraj Verma of [[Navbharat Times]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=कागज|url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/movie-masti/movie-review/kaagaz-movie-review-in-hindi/moviereview/80142359.cms|access-date=2021-01-11|website=Navbharat Times|language=hi}}</ref> had given the film three and half stars out of five. Akanksha Sridhara of Xappie<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kaagaz: A film that shows reality can be stranger than fiction! Zee5|url=https://www.xappie.com/ott/webseries-review/kaagaz-a-film-that-shows-reality-can-be-stranger-than-fiction-44|access-date=2021-01-11|website=Xappie.com|language=en}}</ref> also gives three and half stars out of five to the film.

Pallabi Dey Purkayastha of [[The Times of India]]<ref>{{Citation|title=Kaagaz Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos {{!}} eTimes|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/kaagaz/movieshow/80128918.cms|access-date=2021-01-11}}</ref> had given the film three stars out of five by summing with 'Kaagaz' could have been the go-to movie for those seeking a burst of inspiration, but it ends up being a uni-dimensional masterclass on one man’s acting prowess".

[[Saibal Chatterjee]] of [[NDTV]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kaagaz Review: Pankaj Tripathi, As Dead-On-Paper Bandmaster, Doesn't Let The Film Down|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kaagaz-review-pankaj-tripathi-as-dead-on-paper-bandmaster-doesnt-let-the-film-down-3-stars-out-of-5-2348889|access-date=2021-01-11|website=NDTV.com}}</ref> had given the film three stars concluding "Satish Kaushik plays a more extended role with customary aplomb. It is however left to Pankaj Tripathi to keep ''Kaagaz'' afloat even when it appears to be wilting a touch under the burden of its solemn purpose. He doesn't let the film down."

Gautaman Bhaskaran of [[News18 India|News18]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-07|title=Kaagaz Movie Review: Pankaj Tripathi's Emotive Range is Laudable in This Social Commentary|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kaagaz-movie-review-pankaj-tripathis-emotive-range-is-laudable-in-this-social-commentary-3256382.html|access-date=2021-01-11|website=News18|language=en}}</ref> had given the film two and half stars out of five stating that Kaagaz is a satire narrated with sincerity and passion, and takes on the bureaucracy by its horns, so to say. The film is a movingly powerful reflection of how India's poor continue to be treated even today – almost 74 years after the country won its independence from decades of foreign dominance, first by the Mughals and then British. In a way, India's poor, most of whom live away from urban conglomerations, remain as poor as they were and still face the brunt of a largely unfeeling and corrupt administration.

Umesh Punwani from [[Koimoi]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-07|title=Kaagaz Movie Review: Pankaj Tripathi Is The 'Paper Weight' Holding The Story Together!|url=https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/movie-reviews/kaagaz-movie-review-pankaj-tripathi-is-the-paper-weight-holding-the-story-together/|website=Koimoi.com|language=en}}</ref> rated the movie three stars stating, "Pankaj Tripathi acts as the paper-weight holding every aspect of this story together. His scope of acting helps us to establish a connect which remains throughout the film."

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== External links==
* ''[https://www.zee5.com/movies/details/kaagaz/0-0-296370 Kaagaz]'' on [[ZEE5]]
*{{IMDb title|9569610}}

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[[Category:2020s biographical films]]
[[Category:2020s Hindi-language films]]

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